Wedding Videographer

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MUST RESIDE WITHIN IOWA.

No editing is required. Great for up-and-coming creatives looking to level up their skills in wedding filmmaking.

Optimally, we are seeking individuals who understand how to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera whether from photography or video experiences.

DJI, GoPros, and smartphones do not qualify.

We want individuals who have a natural inclination to want to use a camera and record cinematic videos of people celebrating on one of the happiest days of their lives.

We're also open to those who have a curiosity to go into the wedding realm with no prior wedding experience, but must own a mirrorless camera of their own to learn with. They also must be able to shadow us at weddings for a minimum of 5-10 weddings within the same year of applying. Those looking to shadow will be compensated for travel only. When confident in filming weddings by themselves. We'd love to fully onboard individuals to the team to be compensated at the listing price.

As long as you are able to record video in HD 1080 60fps.

We have a suggested list of lenses, cameras, and sound equipment we recommend people to have and use for weddings! There are cameras, lens, and audio equipment for budgets under $1000 and up to $5000 depending on what you're striving for. If you apply, we will interview you and send you a link of equipment we recommend and use at weddings if it's a good fit.

As a Wedding Videographer, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality videos & sound for engaged couples on their wedding day. Your role will involve working closely with engaged couples to understand their wedding day vision, show up on the wedding day, and cinematically document their wedding on video.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend weekly Filmmaking Masters team Zoom calls / professional growth workshops
- Collaborate with clients to determine wedding day goals, objectives, and creative direction
- Plan and execute video shoots, including set-up, lighting (if necessary), and record sound
- Operate cameras, lenses, and other equipment to capture footage
- Upload wedding footage from SD cards to our Google Drive folder

REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience as a photographer or videographer
- Owns a camera with video capabilities
- Familiarity with using a mirrorless camera
- Excellent attention to day of wedding day details
- Ability to work a minimum of 10-20 weekends in the year (dependent on how many weddings you want to accept)
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, other vendors, and team members

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To be successful in this role, you should have a passion/curiosity for videography and/or a portfolio showcasing your previous work. You will also need to own a mirrorless camera with HD 1080p 60fps video capabilities and have sound equipment of your own.

Additionally, the following skills are required:

- Familiarity in using professional video equipment, including cameras, lenses, natural lighting, and audio recording devices
- Knowledge of industry-standard video formats and codecs
- Ability to adapt to different shooting environments &adjust camera settings accordingly + monitor camera to keep subjects in focus (VERY IMPORTANT)
- Understanding of composition, framing, and visual storytelling techniques
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must know how to use Zoom to attend weekly team Zoom calls / workshops

If you are a creative individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team as a Videographer and contribute to the production of captivating videos that leave a lasting impact.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Pay: $400.00 - $500.00 per day

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Do you own a camera that can do HD 1080p 60fps? If so, please list out all videography equipment you have.
• Do you have experience filming weddings? If so, how many years and please provide a link of your portfolio here.

Experience:

• DSLR / mirrorless camera: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA (Required)

Work Location: In person